On this day in 1975: West Indies win first edition of World Cup

It was on June 21, 1975, when West Indies won the first edition of the Cricket World Cup. The Clive Lloyd-side defeated Australia to lift the trophy. Australia had won the toss and opted to bowl......

Cric Buzz: Bell is England's Player of Year; Neesham makes history

Batsman Ian Bell was named England's player of the year for 2013-14 in recognition of his outstanding performances in the home Ashes series victory over Australia last season. Bell scored three......

Why Pujara will not go the Kambli way

Just by the numbers alone, Cheteshwar Pujara's feats in Test cricket match the ascent of two flamboyant batsmen who shone briefly, before fading into oblivion. Haresh Pandya, who knows 'Chintu'......

Stats: Roach registers first 'trick' of WC 2011

West Indies' Kemar Roach became the first West Indies bowler to pick up a hat-trick in World Cup on Monday. Roach picked up the wickets of Pieter Seelaar, Bernard Loots and Berend Westdijk to also......

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Five players who excelled at the World Cup, but did little of note otherwise. Australian cricketer Gary Gilmour. Photograph: Milton Wordley/Evening Standard/Getty Images Sachin Tendulkar, Glenn......